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Tom Keene

Tom Keene

Actor · Died August 4, 1963, aged 66 · Rochester, New York, USA

Tom Keene (1896–1963) was an American actor known mostly for his roles in B Westerns.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 29, 1896
Died
August 4, 1963 (aged 66)
From
Rochester, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 95 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 13% in 30 days

What are Tom Keene's films like?

Across their 25 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Society.

Genres

Drama19 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 34th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
63%
Society
12%
Bonds
10%
Power
10%
Survival
5%
Justice19 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 18 · Serious 7 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 22 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 17 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 17 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 19 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 24 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

22 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 17 of 22 analyzed roles.

Hero
17 of 22
Ally
1 of 22
Trickster
1 of 22
Shapeshifter
1 of 22
Shadow
1 of 22
Mentor
1 of 22
Show the 22 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
16
Thrilling
14
Hopeful
8
Joyful
3
Absurd
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Fun16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy21
  • Bittersweet4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tom Keene's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tom Keene's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

95 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Western von gestern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Black Jack (archive footage)

  • Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as (archive footage)

  • Once Upon a Horse... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Tom Keene

  • Plan 9 from Outer Space(1958)

    as Col. Tom Edwards

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Dig That Uranium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as (as Richard Powers) Henchman Frank

  • Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Sheriff

  • Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Buffalo Bill Jr. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Outlaw's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Bank Manager (uncredited)

  • The Moonlighter(1953)

    as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Crossroad Avenger: The Adventures of the Tucson Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as The Tucson Kid

  • The Abbott and Costello Show(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Red Planet Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Maj. Gen. George Burdette

  • Home Town Story(1951)

    as Abbott (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Texans Never Cry(1951)

    as Tracy Wyatt

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Sun Was Setting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Paul

  • Trail of Robin Hood(1950)

    as Tom Keene

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Desperadoes of the West(1950)

    as Ward Gordon

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Storm Over Wyoming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Tug Caldwell (as Richard Powers)

  • Brothers in the Saddle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Nash Prescott

  • Indian Agent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Monty Hutchins

  • Blood on the Moon(1948)

    as Ted Elser

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Race Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Al

  • Return of the Bad Men(1948)

    as Jim Younger

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Berlin Express(1948)

    as Major

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Western Heritage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Spade Thorne

  • The Judge Steps Out(1948)

    as Mrs. Winthrop's Attorney (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Wild Horse Mesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Hod Slack

  • Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome(1947)

    as Dr. Frankey (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Crossfire(1947)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Under the Tonto Rim(1947)

    as Dennison

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Seven Keys to Baldpate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Steve Bland

  • Thunder Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Johnny Blue

  • Dick Tracy's Dilemma(1947)

    as Fred

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • San Quentin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Hal Schaeffer

  • Girls of the Big House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Barton Sturgis

  • Dangerous Intruder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Curtis

  • Sergeant Mike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Reed

  • Lights of Old Santa Fe(1944)

    as Frank Madden

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • San Diego I Love You(1944)

    as Reporter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Port of 40 Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Scott Barton

  • Jungle Woman(1944)

    as Joe, the Fingerprint Man

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Great Alaskan Mystery(1944)

    as Burger

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Navy Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Steve Appleby

  • Up in Arms(1944)

    as Ashley's Aide

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Arizona Roundup(1942)

    as Tom Kenyon

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Where Trails End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Tom Kenyon

  • Western Mail(1942)

    as Tom Allen

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Lone Star Law Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Tom Sterling

  • Riding the Sunset Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Tom Sterling

  • The Driftin' Kid(1941)

    as Tom Sterling / Jim Vernon

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dynamite Canyon(1941)

    as Tom Evans

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wanderers of the West(1941)

    as Tom Mallory posing as Arizona

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Painted Trail(1938)

    as Tom Gray / Pecos Kid

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Romance of the Rockies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Dr. Tom Foster

  • Where Trails Divide(1937)

    as Tom Allen

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • God's Country and the Man(1937)

    as Jim Reid

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raw Timber (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Tom Corbin

  • Drums of Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Capt. Jerry Crawford

  • The Law Commands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Dr. Keith Kenton

  • Under Strange Flags (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Tom Kenyon

  • Old Louisiana(1937)

    as John Colfax

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Battle of Greed(1937)

    as John Storm

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rebellion(1936)

    as Captain John Carroll

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Glory Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Captain John Morgan

  • Desert Gold(1936)

    as Randolph Gale

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Drift Fence(1936)

    as Jim Travis

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Timothy's Quest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as David Masters

  • Our Daily Bread(1934)

    as John Sims

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Cross Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Tom "Jack" Allen

  • Sunset Pass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Jack Rock / Jim Collins

  • Son of the Border(1933)

    as Tom Owens

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Scarlet River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Tom Baxter

  • The Cheyenne Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Tom Larkin

  • Renegades of the West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Tom Bagby

  • Come on Danger! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Larry Madden - Texas Ranger

  • Beyond the Rockies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Blackjack

  • Ghost Valley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Jerry Long

  • The Saddle Buster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Montana aka Monty

  • Partners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Dick Barstow

  • Suicide Fleet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as James Keene (uncredited)

  • Freighters of Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Steve Macey

  • Sundown Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    as Buck Sawyer

  • Tol'able David (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Alan Kinemon

  • Pardon My Gun(1930)

    as Ted Duncan

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Night Work (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Harvey Vanderman

  • The Dude Wrangler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Wally McCann

  • Radio Kisses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    Actor

  • Beau Bandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Bill Howard

  • In Old California (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    as Lt. Tony Hopkins

  • Honky Tonk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    as Freddie Gilmore

  • Thunder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    as Jim

  • Tide of Empire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    as Dermod D'Arcy

  • Marked Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    as Clyde

  • The Godless Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    as Bob Hathaway

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 95 titles from 1928 to 1978.

Biggest box office

Plan 9 from Outer Space (1958)

$812 worldwide

Highest rated

Crossfire (1947)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Plan 9 from Outer Space (1958)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting95 of 95: 95 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score39th

By decade

1920s6 · acting1930s36 · acting1940s34 · acting1950s17 · acting1970s2 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Tom Keene's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

8thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed21

Most divisive · actor

Old Louisiana (1937)

88th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Crossfire (1947)

Midcredits 86th · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 66, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Tom Keene work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tom Keene's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robert Emmett Tansey shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles